MEDIEVAL WARRIOR'S PENDANT NECKLACE

14th-15th century. Europe, gilt bronze, over 7/8" width of a shield shape with gathered foliate decoration. The top pierced with two holes for lacing to the garment. These evidently identified the nob

Europe, 14th-15th century. Gilt bronze, 1 1/4" height of shield shape with symmetrical foliate decoration The top pierced with a hole for lacing to the garment. These evidently identified the noble le

Silvered bronze, 7/8" width, of three-leaf form. Each leaf of naturalistic form sculpted in high relief. On a modern sterling silver neck chain with the silver surface restored. Gift boxed with certif

Silvered bronze, just under 1 ¼” height plus the loop. Bulbous form with a rounded relief segment in the shape of a Roman legionnaire's uniform mount (pteruges). Utilization of that form is

17th century AD. A bronze necklace set comprised of a chain formed from 'dogbone'-shaped flat plates connected with circular links; an eight-sided cross with lance and spear on either side and worn in

1 1/4" height including the loop. Shield shaped with scalloped details to the top and bottom. Silvered bronze, the surface textured from burial. Pendants like this were hung from the reins of horses i

18th century AD or earlier. A restrung necklace comprising globular wooden and granulated base metal beads, bronze cross pendant with balustered arms, bulb finials. 36 grams, pendant: 61mm (2 1/2"). P

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in Gotland Sweden, was th

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, wa

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, wa

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone in

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, wa

Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy t

Date: C. 900 - 1100 AD Material: bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Acquired at L.C.F. (London) Dimensions: 480mm; 176grams Medieval Viking period necklace including 58 pendan